See Snøhetta's Rustic Redesign of Noma

Chefs Thorsten Schmidt and René Redzepi have a tough act to follow: their own. The two set the restaurant bar jaw-droppingly high with Noma, their two-Michelin-star restaurant that has been named the best in the world four times, arguably put Copenhagen on the foodie map, and spurred a global interest in New Nordic cuisine. Instead of expanding, as many successful restauranteurs might, the duo is starting afresh with its newest venture: Barr (Old Norse for "barley"), which opened last week in Noma's old location. With Barr, the duo is looking to expand its gastronomical focus, preparing not only foods of Nordic origin but also those from Scandinavia, Germany, Benelux, and the British Isles. A new menu calls for a new atmosphere, and Schmidt and Redzepi planned accordingly, enlisting Snøhetta to conceive a fresh scheme for the now-familiar space.

"Reflecting Thorsten’s overarching vision for Barr, we believe we have created a feeling of formal informality," said Snøhetta senior architect Peter Girgis in a statement. "Together we have created new components, including custom furniture and cabinetry, which enhance Barr’s identity and philosophy, while at the same time providing a connection to the original Noma space." Click through for a tour.